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Stephen Curry, guard for the Golden State Warriors, traveled to the African country of Tanzania following the 2012-13 NBA season to participate in the United Nations' "Nothing But Nets" campaign.

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Team Buzzkill

Curry has been a part of "Team Buzzkill" since his time at Davidson College.

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Fighting malaria

Curry is working hard with the organization to assemble and hang bed nets, protecting families from malaria.

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For the kids

In 2010, the Center of Disease Control recorded that roughly 655,000 deaths were caused from Malaria; it's estimated that 86 percent of deaths globally were children.

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Curry preventing Malaria from beyond the arc

Curry pledged to send three nets for every three-point shot he made during the 2012-'13 season.

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Record holder

Last season Curry broke the single season record for made three-pointers with 272.

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Making a difference

With his recorded-breaking 272 made three-pointers, Curry was responsible for sending 816 malaria nets to Africa.

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Three-for-Three Challenge

"In launching the Three for Three Challenge, I hope to not only provide much-needed bed nets to the Nothing But Nets campaign, but to also help raise awareness about ending malaria and let people know how they can assist," Curry said.